Messages

Hello, friends. During this end-of-year time, when people are thinking about the generosity of the season, as well as last minute tax deductions, I ask you to consider donating to Sanctuary Collective, especially as we are getting ready for our first Discipleship Program. Join me in donating to this work!

- Matthew, Jersey City, NJ

Matthew Beams

Leadership Team, Prayer Team

A bit about Matthew Beams:

Matt began working for social justice in 1990, when he, a handful of LGBT students, and their allies started the “Lambda Coalition” at the University of Richmond, Virginia. The Lambda Coalition hosted a number of events that challenged the University’s established order including a well-attended rally on campus hosting LGBT veterans fighting for the rights of all people to serve in the military. Today Matt lives in Jersey City, NJ, in an apartment he shares with friends, close to his family. He loves Star Trek for its beautiful promise of a future in which all folks work together for a common purpose with peace in mind. He also sings in the Festival of Voices choir and serves as the co-chair of the Young Adult Fellowship at Marble Church.

Extended Bio:

Matt began working for social justice in 1990, when he, a handful of LGBT students, and their allies started the “Lambda Coalition” at the University of Richmond, Virginia. Their quest was to bring education and awareness to students, faculty, and staff, and to provide a place where students could safely be who they were. The Lambda Coalition hosted a number of events that challenged the University’s established order including a well-attended rally on campus hosting LGBT veterans fighting for the rights of all people to serve in the military.

Today Matt lives in Jersey City, NJ, in an apartment he shares with friends, close to his family. He loves Star Trek for its beautiful promise of a future in which all folks work together for a common purpose with peace in mind. He sings in Festival of Voices choir at Marble Collegiate Church. He hopes everyone gets the chance to sing a choir as it fosters fellowship, cooperation, and listening like nothing else. He also serves as the co-chair of the Young Adult Fellowship at Marble Church.

Recent Blog Posts

What I learned from my 30-day prayer challenge.

Some thoughts on prayer, and a prayer challenge to you

Donate in Support of Matthew Beams

If you wish, you may make a donation to Sanctuary Collective in honor of Matthew Beams. Transparency and accountability are important to us so you can view our projected expense budget for 2010 online.

If you can, giving monthly allows us to plan for the future and fosters sustainability

If you prefer to make a one-time donation, we are equally thankful!